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Explore Patchouli through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like shrub or bush. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Patchouli in a sentence

Patchouli meaning

  1. Any of several East Indian plants in the genus Pogostemon, especially Pogostemon cablin, which yield a highly fragrant oil.
  2. The oil or perfume made from these plants.

Synonyms of Patchouli

patchouly pachouli pogostemon cablin shrub bush perfume essence

Related words

Other words often associated with Patchouli or its synonyms:

wilderness kernel pith smell substance marrow scrub heart odour gist nub fragrance

Using Patchouli

  • The main meaning on this page is: Any of several East Indian plants in the genus Pogostemon, especially Pogostemon cablin, which yield a highly fragrant oil. | The oil or perfume made from these plants.
  • Useful related words include: patchouly, pachouli, pogostemon cablin, shrub.
  • In the example corpus, patchouli often appears in combinations such as: of patchouli, patchouli and, and patchouli.

Context around Patchouli

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 5 middle, 7 end
  • Sentence types: 13 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

red 1× blends 1× lovin 1× 1970s 1× heady 1× indonesian 1× cardamom 1× featuring 1× citrus 1×

Often after:

smellin 1× scented 1× revitalising 1× terra 1× aromatherapeutic 1× bergamot 1×

Sentence patterns with Patchouli

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a 1970s patchouli scented fever 1× a heady patchouli revitalising ylang 1× and indonesian patchouli 1× beatles lovin patchouli smellin nouveau 1× cedar and patchouli 1× deep red patchouli for example 1× lavender and patchouli aromatherapeutic oils 1× notes of patchouli the aftershave 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a heady patchouli 1× for example the 1× i work on 1× inspired by tom 1× music in the 1× the candle with 1×

Common sentence endings:

and indonesian patchouli 1× cedar and patchouli 1× crosslake ideal lions 1× it to life 1× milky green fruit 1× mint and eucalyptus 1×

Words around Patchouli

Just before it in the word index:

patchogue 14 patching 103 patchiness 2 patchin 2 patchett 2 patches 667

Just after it in the word index:

patchwall 4 patchwork 171 patchy 172 patco 4 pate 83 patek 19

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaronson 18 abai 18 abass 18 abatements 18 abdulfatah 18 abebe 18

Corpus analysis for Patchouli

  • In this selection, "patchouli" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 24.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, red, blends, lovin, smellin, scented and revitalising stand out and add context to how "patchouli" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a 1970s patchouli scented fever and a heady patchouli revitalising ylang. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "patchouli" sits close to words such as aaronson, abai and abass, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with patchouli

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Did it smell like patchouli? (5 words)

This annual show very much attracts a certain demographic: Beatles lovin', patchouli smellin', nouveau circus appreciators. (16 words)

Top notes of pear and pink pepper are accompanied by base notes of vanilla, cedar and patchouli. (17 words)

Longer example sentences

I work on things all the time — either trying to build an aromatic world from an idea in a book, song, etc., or wanting to make a certain kind of scent, or a deep red patchouli, for example. (39 words)

When Jay “W.” arrived at 38th Street and S. Chicago Avenue on Wednesday where hundreds of people were gathered in honor of George Floyd, he was “armed” with tea tree oil, lavender, and patchouli aromatherapeutic oils. (36 words)

The candle, with its scent of wood and spices, is based on the brand’s fan-favorite Oud Wood fragrance, which has a rich woodsy scent featuring notes of cardamom, patchouli and amber. (33 words)

Question examples

Did it smell like patchouli? (5 words)

Example sentences (14)

I work on things all the time — either trying to build an aromatic world from an idea in a book, song, etc., or wanting to make a certain kind of scent, or a deep red patchouli, for example.

The dreadlocks are a nice touch but it could use a drop or two of patchouli to really bring it to life.

The tag-shaped ceramic from is infused with its Tuscan Fig scent, which blends patchouli and musk with the milky green fruit.

This annual show very much attracts a certain demographic: Beatles lovin', patchouli smellin', nouveau circus appreciators.

With string lights, sequin curtains and vintage tchotchkes, the space feels like you’re stepping into a 1970s, patchouli-scented fever dream.

A heady patchouli, revitalising ylang ylang and geranium concoction, it is the secret weapon of many a woman about town, and sexy as hell.

Inspired by Tom Ford's private rose garden, this pink candle features both high-quality Bulgarian rose and rose de Mai, along with hints of pepper, spice and Indonesian patchouli.

The candle, with its scent of wood and spices, is based on the brand’s fan-favorite Oud Wood fragrance, which has a rich woodsy scent featuring notes of cardamom, patchouli and amber.

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Top notes of pear and pink pepper are accompanied by base notes of vanilla, cedar and patchouli.

With top notes of lavender, heart notes of orange flower and base notes of patchouli, the aftershave gets a from more than 400 reviews.

Did it smell like patchouli?

Music in the Park featuring Patchouli & Terra Guitarra (Neuvo-Flamenco) from 6-8 p.m. in Crosslake Town Square, sponsored by the Crosslake Ideal Lions.

When Jay “W.” arrived at 38th Street and S. Chicago Avenue on Wednesday where hundreds of people were gathered in honor of George Floyd, he was “armed” with tea tree oil, lavender, and patchouli aromatherapeutic oils.

For example, the Aries candle boasts notes of citrus, patchouli, bergamot, and lavender, while the Gemini option offers a blend of sage, rosemary, mint, and eucalyptus.

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Common combinations with patchouli

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "patchouli" in a sentence?
An example: "I work on things all the time — either trying to build an aromatic world from an idea in a book, song, etc., or wanting to make a certain kind of scent, or a deep red patchouli, for example." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "patchouli" from authentic English texts.
What does "patchouli" mean?
Patchouli means: Any of several East Indian plants in the genus Pogostemon, especially Pogostemon cablin, which yield a highly fragrant oil.
What are synonyms of "patchouli"?
Common synonyms of "patchouli" include: patchouly, pachouli, pogostemon cablin, shrub, bush, perfume, essence.
How many example sentences with "patchouli" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "patchouli", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.